News
Beginning in the May/June issue, Fanfare will be serializing John's memoir The Unknown Composer. This marks the first time the magazine has serialized a book in its 50+ year history, bringing John's story to its thousands of print and web subscribers.
News
Available April 28, 2026, John's memoir The Unknown Composer traces his inspiring journey of personal and artistic growth, from his origins as a child in an Italian institute to the culmination of his talents as a prolific composer.
Events /
January 23, 2026
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Pianists Mădălina Dănilă and Hugh Sung will feature one of John's works for piano four-hands as part of their 'America 250: A Four Handed Piano Celebration' concert series.
News
Carollo’s Passing On Ancient Skills for piano and orchestra was recorded by Anna Kislitsyna and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for an upcoming release in late 2025.
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Carollo’s We Will Never Witness Another of His Kind for cello and piano was released on the Navona Records album RESURGENCE. Performed by Ovidiu Marinescu and Noreen Cassidy-Polera. This work was premiered at Carnegie Hall on Sept. 28, 2024. Stream now on all platforms.
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The PARMA Recordings compilation Pinnacle Vol. 2, featuring John's piece Piano Etude No. II "Sightless" won Silver in the Jan. 2022 Global Music Awards.
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Works
Browse the full catalog of John’s extensive body of work, organized by instrument family.
SYMPHONY No. 3
London Symphony Orchestra
Carollo reflects on the inspiration behind Symphony No. 3 during his London recording session with the LSO.
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Music Store
Looking to purchase one of John’s works to play or perform? A collection of scores and parts for sale can be found in the Sheet Music Store, including score excerpts for perusal.
Music from the Ethereal Side of Paradise
An impassioned plea for the power of romance.
"Carollo occupies his own turf consistently and originally"
- Gapplegate

Starry Night
Carollo’s skillful representations of fear, suffering and sadness, as well as enthusiasm and determination, are on full display.
"A superb collection of diverse and creative music; all of them are excellent and highly recommended."
- Art Music Lounge

The Transfiguration of Giovanni Baudino
A fascinating mixture of music written for different orchestral instrumentations and with wildly varying intended emotional responses.
"This is music, which is not only thought-provoking, but has an atmospheric potency."
- Classical Music Reviews

Symphony No. 3
Perhaps the most striking feature of this symphony is found in the occasional appearance of a wordless soprano, which is used to accentuate certain key phrases.
"There are invigorating moments of lyrical drama in this work, itself jam-packed with themes and colourful ideas."
- BBC Music Magazine












